Connector structure and connector type terminal block structure

Abstract

A connector structure that can ensure connection is provided. In the connector structure, a bus bar and a plate-like terminal mate with each other to establish an electric connection. A lower-side inner surface as a first inner surface defining the opening is provided with a plurality of conductive rotary members that rotate in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction in which the plate-like terminal is inserted. It is also provided with a frame member that holds the rotary members and that is connected to the bus bar. The rotary members are twisted relative to the frame member and thereby biased relative to the plate-like terminal. By the plate-like terminal being inserted into and pulled out from the bus bar, the rotary members receive force from the plate-like terminal and rotate within a plane substantially perpendicular to a direction in which the plate-like terminal is inserted and pulled out.

1. A connector structure, comprising:
 a first connector component; and 
 a second connector component mating with said first connector component to ensure an electric connection, wherein 
 an opening into which said second connector component is inserted is formed at said first connector component, 
 a first inner surface defining said opening is provided with a plurality of conductive rotary members that abut on said second connector component and that rotate in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction in which said second connector component is inserted, and a frame member that holds said rotary members and that is connected to said first connector component, 
 said rotary members are twisted relative to said frame member and thereby biased relative to said second connector component, 
 by said second connector component being inserted into and pulled out from said first connector component, said rotary members receive force from said second connector component and rotate within a plane substantially perpendicular to a direction in which said second connector component is inserted and pulled out, and 
 said frame member and said rotary members are formed from working of a common conductive plate; 
 wherein a tip portion of each of said rotary members is provided with a tilt surface that is tilted relative to a direction in which said second connector component is inserted into said first connector component. 
 
   
   
     2. The connector structure according to  claim 1 , wherein
 said opening is defined by a second inner surface opposing to said first inner surface, 
 said first inner surface is provided with a plurality of first protrusions, wherein one of the first protrusions is provided forward of the rotary members and another of the first protrusions is provided backward of the rotary members with respect to a direction of insertion of said second connector component, whereby abutment on said second connector component is enabled, and 
 said second inner surface is provided with a second protrusion between said plurality of first protrusions that can abut on said second connector component. 
 
   
   
     3. A connector type terminal block structure, comprising:
 a base member holding the connector structure according to  claim 1 ; 
 a stator terminal fixed to said base member with said first connector component; and 
 a fixing member fixing said stator terminal and said first connector component to said base member. 
 
   
   
     4. The connector type terminal block structure according to  claim 3 , further comprising
 a terminal cover mounted to said base member to store said connector terminal. 
 
   
   
     5. The connector structure according to  claim 1 , wherein the one of the first protrusions and the other of the first protrusions extends in a direction perpendicular to the direction of insertion of said second connector component.